2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V298000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle a week later, the brake warning light and…”
filed Feb 7, 2025
“They have timing chain issues . The balance shafts abd timing chsin sprockets fail and cause catastrophic failure . This is my 3rd ml350 to have the engine go out because of something the manufacturer couldbe prevented if it was recalled years ago if you dont believe then research it thank you”
filed Jul 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other ML350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 11 | 21% |
| 2014 ML350 | 16 | 24% |
| 2013 ML350 | 12 | 21% |
| 2012 ML350 | 21 | 32% |
| 2011 ML350 | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 ML350 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 ML350 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 ML350 | 5 | 6% |
| 2005 ML350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 ML350 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 ML350 | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.